Angular Framework

Angular is a comprehensive, open-source web application framework developed and maintained by Google and built on TypeScript. It provides a structured, component-based architecture for building scalable and maintainable single-page applications (SPAs). As a full-fledged framework, Angular comes with an opinionated suite of integrated tools, including a powerful dependency injection system, a declarative templating language, a built-in router for client-side navigation, and robust solutions for form management and state handling, making it a popular choice for large-scale enterprise applications where consistency and a complete out-of-the-box solution are highly valued.

1. Introduction to Angular and Core Concepts
   1. Overview of Single-Page Applications
      1. Definition and Characteristics of SPAs
      2. Benefits of SPAs
      3. Drawbacks of SPAs
      4. Comparison with Multi-Page Applications
      5. SPA Architecture Patterns
   2. The Angular Framework
      1. History and Evolution of Angular
         1. AngularJS Origins and Legacy
         2. Angular 2 Rewrite and Breaking Changes
         3. Major Version Releases
         4. Long Term Support Versions
         5. Semantic Versioning Strategy
      2. Angular vs AngularJS Comparison
         1. Architectural Differences
         2. Language and Syntax Changes
         3. Performance Improvements
         4. Migration Path Considerations
      3. Core Philosophy and Design Principles
         1. Opinionated Framework Structure
         2. Convention over Configuration
         3. Comprehensive Tooling Ecosystem
         4. Component-Based Architecture
         5. Dependency Injection Pattern
   3. TypeScript Fundamentals for Angular
      1. Introduction to TypeScript
         1. Why Angular Adopted TypeScript
         2. TypeScript vs JavaScript Benefits
         3. Compilation Process
         4. Type Safety Advantages
      2. Basic Types and Type System
         1. Primitive Types
         2. String Type
         3. Number Type
         4. Boolean Type
         5. Array Types
         6. Tuple Types
         7. Enum Types
         8. Any Type
         9. Unknown Type
         10. Void Type
         11. Never Type
         12. Type Inference
         13. Type Assertions
      3. Interfaces and Type Definitions
         1. Interface Declaration
         2. Optional Properties
         3. Readonly Properties
         4. Index Signatures
         5. Function Types in Interfaces
         6. Extending Interfaces
         7. Type Aliases
         8. Union Types
         9. Intersection Types
      4. Classes and Object-Oriented Features
         1. Class Declaration Syntax
         2. Constructor Functions
         3. Property Declarations
         4. Method Definitions
         5. Inheritance with Extends
         6. Abstract Classes
         7. Access Modifiers
            1. Public Access
            2. Private Access
            3. Protected Access
            4. Readonly Modifier
      5. Decorators in TypeScript
         1. Decorator Concept and Syntax
         2. Class Decorators
         3. Property Decorators
         4. Method Decorators
         5. Parameter Decorators
         6. Decorator Factories
      6. Module System
         1. ES6 Module Syntax
         2. Import Statements
         3. Export Statements
         4. Default Exports
         5. Named Exports
         6. Module Resolution
   4. Development Environment Setup
      1. Node.js and Package Management
         1. Node.js Installation
         2. Version Requirements
         3. npm Package Manager
         4. yarn Alternative
         5. Package.json Configuration
      2. Angular CLI Installation and Setup
         1. Global CLI Installation
         2. CLI Version Management
         3. CLI Configuration
         4. Workspace Configuration
      3. Creating New Angular Projects
         1. ng new Command
         2. Project Creation Options
         3. Workspace vs Application
         4. Initial Project Structure
      4. Project File Structure
         1. Source Directory Organization
         2. Configuration Files
            1. angular.json
            2. tsconfig.json
            3. package.json
         3. Main Entry Points
            1. main.ts
            2. index.html
            3. polyfills.ts
         4. Assets Directory
         5. Environment Files
   5. Running and Building Applications
      1. Development Server
         1. ng serve Command
         2. Live Reload Functionality
         3. Port Configuration
         4. Proxy Configuration
         5. HTTPS Setup
      2. Build Process
         1. ng build Command
         2. Development Builds
         3. Production Builds
         4. Build Optimization
         5. Output Directory Structure